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Welcome to CrusaderTravel

We’re an independent agency based in the heart of Twickenham. We love making our customers’ holiday dreams come true.

Crusader Travel was founded in 1995 by husband and wife team Bruce and Hedda Lyons, who’ve both worked in the travel industry since the 1960s. Our knowledgeable and attentive team, which also includes Shona and Billur, can help you find your ideal holiday or enhance holiday plans you already have. Pop in for a chat and a coffee (or give us a call) and let us create your dream holiday for you – it’s what we do best.

But don’t just take our word for it. Take a look at our client testimonials below and on our blog and read why we have a strong and loyal customer base that have used us for many years.

We’re open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm but we’re happy to stay open into the evening, and on Sundays, to suit you

Latest Special Offers

Cape Town, Blue Train & Safari
3 nights Cape Town – 2 nights Blue Train – 1 night Johannesburg – 2 nights Motswari Private Game Reserve
From: £3225.00 per person
Includes:
• Buy one, get one half price on the Blue Train on selected dates
• Breakfast in Cape Town
• All-inclusive on the Blue Train
• Full board on safari
• International and internal flights
• Transfers
An exciting 8-night tour which includes 3 nights in fabulous Cape Town, a 2-night stay on the luxurious Blue Train, a night in Johannesburg and 2 nights safari at a private game reserve.
Itinerary
Day 1 Departure
International flight to Cape Town Airport from a choice of UK airports.
Days 2-4 Cape Town
Met on arrival and transferred to the Victoria & Alfred Hotel for 3 nights stay. Your stay is on bed and breakfast basis. Various excursions can be booked or enjoy the vibrant city of Cape Town at your leisure.
Days 5-6 Blue Train
To the railway station to commence your journey on the Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria. The journey is for 2 nights and includes all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and off-train excursions. Perfect for those in search of a luxurious experience aboard one of South Africa’s most elegant and iconic trains.
Day 7 Johannesburg
Transfer from Pretoria Railway Station to Johannesburg with overnight stay at the Peermont Mondior Hotel.
Days 8-9 Motswari Private Game Reserve
Internal flight to Hoedspruit Airport and transfer to the Motswari Private Game Reserve. Your stay is for 2 nights and includes all meals and safari activities. Situated deep within the Timbavati Nature Reserve & sharing an open 25-kilometre boundary with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Offers an open-air boma, lounge & two bars. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool & art gallery.
Day 10 Return
Flight from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg and connect for your return flight to the UK.
Call Crusader Travel today on 020 87440474 to book this amazing offer for Cape Town, Blue Train & Safari and for further information.

• Buy one, get one half price on the Blue Train on selected dates
• Breakfast in Cape Town
• All-inclusive on the Blue Train
• Full board on safari
• International and internal flights
• Transfers

An exciting 8-night tour which includes 3 nights in fabulous Cape Town, a 2-night stay on the luxurious Blue Train, a night in Johannesburg and 2 nights safari at a private game reserve.

Itinerary

Day 1 Departure

International flight to Cape Town Airport from a choice of UK airports.

Days 2-4Cape Town

Met on arrival and transferred to the Victoria & Alfred Hotel for 3 nights stay. Your stay is on bed and breakfast basis. Various excursions can be booked or enjoy the vibrant city of Cape Town at your leisure.

Days 5-6Blue Train

To the railway station to commence your journey on the Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria. The journey is for 2 nights and includes all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and off-train excursions. Perfect for those in search of a luxurious experience aboard one of South Africa’s most elegant and iconic trains.

Day 7 Johannesburg

Transfer from Pretoria Railway Station to Johannesburg with overnight stay at the Peermont Mondior Hotel.

Days 8-9Motswari Private Game Reserve

Internal flight to Hoedspruit Airport and transfer to the Motswari Private Game Reserve. Your stay is for 2 nights and includes all meals and safari activities. Situated deep within the Timbavati Nature Reserve & sharing an open 25-kilometre boundary with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Offers an open-air boma, lounge & two bars. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool & art gallery.

Day 10 Return

Flight from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg and connect for your return flight to the UK.

Call Crusader Travel today on 020 87440474 to book this amazing offer for Cape Town, Blue Train & Safari and for further information.

New Year Offer
Now is the perfect time to start planning your next luxury escape. Our handpicked collection of hotels and retreats ideal for couples offer a level of peacefulness, alongside the luxury touches.
Additionally, New Year offer means that you will receive a £150 early booking discount (Book by 31st of December) combined with other special offers such as room discounts and board upgrades. Here are some of our top picks to inspire you.
5* Domes of Elounda
Plaka near Elounda, Crete
From £959 per person
Saving up to £464 per couple!
7 nights, Half Board
17 April – 31 October 2019
From London Gatwick
Includes: up to 25% room discount | free Half Board upgrade | free Greek experiences | £150 Early booking discount
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5* Hotel Elysium
Paphos, Cyprus
From £1079 per person
Saving up to £723 per couple!
7 nights, Half Board
May – October 2019
From London Gatwick
Includes: Free room upgrade | free Half Board upgrade | £150 Early booking discount
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5* The Ritz-Carlton, Abama
Guia de Isora, Tenerife
From £929 per person
Saving up to £681 per couple!
7 nights, Bed & Breakfast
22 April – 9 November 2019
From London Gatwick
Includes: 30% room discount | £150 Early booking discount
If you feel inspired call Crusader Travel today on 020 87440474 to book New Year Offer and for further information.

Now is the perfect time to start planning your next luxury escape. Our handpicked collection of hotels and retreats ideal for couples offer a level of peacefulness, alongside the luxury touches.
Additionally, New Year offer means that you will receive a £150 early booking discount (Book by 31st of December) combined with other special offers such as room discounts and board upgrades. Here are some of our top picks to inspire you.

Bangkok & Phuket in April
Enhance your Thailand holiday with a city break in thrilling Bangkok with its fabulous markets and shopping, vibrant nightlife, historic Grand Palace and temples before embarking on a beach stay in picturesque Phuket.
25 April 3 Nights at Rembrandt Hotel, Bangkok & 7 Nights at Marina Phuket Resort, Phuket including flights from £1439.00 per person.
4* Rembrandt Hotel, Bangkok
3 nights on Room Only in a Superior Room
Located at the heart Sukhumvit, the Rembrandt Hotel is just a short walk or complimentary tuk-tuk shuttle ride to a major interchange on the Skytrain network that links all the main shopping and tourist areas.
4* Plus Marina Phuket Resort, Phuket
7 nights on Room & Breakfast in a Jungle Room
At the end of golden Karon Beach, this relaxed resort is just minutes from the sands and shops of Phuket’s second largest resort but feels amazingly remote thanks to its hideaway jungle setting.
Call Crusader Travel today on 020 87440474 to book this amazing twin Center Holiday to Bangkok & Phuket and for further information.

Enhance your Thailand holiday with a city break in thrilling Bangkok with its fabulous markets and shopping, vibrant nightlife, historic Grand Palace and temples before embarking on a beach stay in picturesque Phuket.

Located at the heart Sukhumvit, the Rembrandt Hotel is just a short walk or complimentary tuk-tuk shuttle ride to a major interchange on the Skytrain network that links all the main shopping and tourist areas.

What Our Customers Say

We love to get feedback from our customers and we often publish some of the kind things they have to say. We accept any comments, good or less so – so please send us your feedback

We have been using Crusader Travel since 1988 when my wife and I arranged a tour of Italy with Bruce & Co. Over the years we have arranged family holidays of Scandinavia, Japan and Spain, to name but a few, and followed their useful suggestions. We have always been impressed with the accommodation arranged.
We recently visited Paris and when the Eurostar back home was suddenly cancelled for the day, a quick call to Bruce & Co and our next day tickets and overnight accommodation were swiftly arranged along with our insurance claim from Eurostar.

Andrew & Ruth Darby, Twickenham

We are so delighted to have found this excellent, local, independent travel agency. They will cheerfully put trips together for you as well as selling ‘off the shelf’ holidays. So much more pleasant and personal than surfing the internet... The team, Hedda, Bruce, Shona and the rest, are unfailingly pleasant, friendly and unfazed by any queries.
Three cheers for independence!

Although it’s not very fashionable these days to have a travel agent, Shona at Crusader Travel, Twickenham helped us with our recent Kenya trip.
She was excellent and really went the extra mile. Really helping where a travel website could not!

Tim Coulton, Teddington

I have used Hedda and Bruce at Crusader for several years now: for multi-base summer family holidays in Europe, for Christmas walking tours in Egypt and the Canaries, and most recently for an ambitious tour of India. They have always listened carefully to what is wanted and delivered fantastic and memorable holidays which have often been the highlight of the year.

Jim Smyllie, Twickenham

We have used Crusader for many years to organise holidays in Europe, the Caribbean, the US and several other destinations. Bruce and Billur have made some excellent suggestions and guided to places we may not have considered. Billur has got to know the sort of places and the type of hotels we like. We in turn have learnt to trust her judgement and have never been disappointed. Using Crusader has made choosing a holiday completely stress free and I recommend them to everyone.

Bill Harper, Twickenham

Hi Shona - our journey here was so effortless and smooth. Brilliant organisation. The villa is beautiful and the whole place is delightful. Thank you again for all your efforts getting us here, at different stages.
Postcard will be sent shortly! Best wishes, Jane

Jane Horrocks, Twickenham

Bruce - what a wonderful time we all had in Rome.
We departed in the midst of Hurricane Katie and were only delayed by 30 minutes whilst other flights were cancelled. We were met at the airport in Rome by Nadia who accompanied us to our hotel which was very good indeed.
The two guided tours were wonderful and the guides were so very pleasant and knowledgeable. We found a reasonable spot in St Peter's Square and were able to see the Pope at a distance and the atmosphere was amazing.
Please thank Nadia for all her excellent arrangements in Rome and especially you and Crusader Travel for arranging such a wonderful experience for us all. With many many thanks from the whole group.